Green

GrantRail is committed to the protection of the environment.

As a responsible rail contractor, employer and member of the community, GrantRail believes it should play an active role in caring for the environment.

GrantRail´s commitment to the environment is evident in its compliance with internationally recognised environmental standards and in its everday working practices. 

Why GrantRail can call itself a ‘green business´:

• GrantRail is approved to the international Environmental Management System Standard ISO 14001: 2004.
• As part of its Environmental Management System, GrantRail has formal business procedures to control operations with potential environmental impacts.  These procedures include waste management, pollution prevention and noise management.
• GrantRail operates an integrated Safety, Quality and Environmental Policy.  Related four-year plans use target-setting and performance indicators to ensure continual improvement.
• GrantRail employees are put through training to ensure they understand their individual roles and responsibilities in relation to environmental management.  Training programmes include ‘spill response´ and ‘duty of care´ for employees involved with waste management.

Practical ways in which GrantRail is caring for the environment include:

• Widespread use of drip trays at GrantRail work sites and stores — to catch drips and small spillages in a bid to reduce pollution risks.
• Standard issue of oil spill kits with plant and machinery.
• Use of biodegradable oils in all GrantPlant machines.
• Use of super-silenced generators for provision of lighting at work sites.
• Making repairs to any grass verges damaged during engineering operations in wet weather.
• Provision of a central reporting line — the GrantRail Control Centre — for reporting incidents or concerns about possible pollution at work sites.  The line incorporates a 24-hour ‘helpline´ for public use. 0044(0)1302791300